Spot-Lit for May 2014

In May, this reader is particularly looking forward to the next installment of My Struggle and the books, largely grounded in the written word, History of the Rain, and The Word Exchange. But your tastes may point you toward new books by Michael Cunningham (transcendent emotional inner worlds), Anthony Doerr (intertwined voices in WWII France), or Peter Heller (his second novel, following his popular The Dog Stars). Mystery readers pining for Spenser might try Wolverine Bros. Freight & Storage; and for those of you who like western-themed mysteries, definitely take a look at Any Other Name. Thriller fans may want to grab I Am Pilgrim, Natchez Burning, or Prayer. If you go in for the paranormal, check out the zombie thriller Omega Days, or Charlaine Harris's (of Sookie Stackhouse fame) new series opener Midnight Crossroad. For steampunk fans there's Highfell Grimoires. And in romance, you'll find a range from contemporary to chick-lit to urban fantasy to inspirational.

Read more about May's Spot-Lit picks by clicking on the titles and reading the summaries or reviews.

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